Companions for Heroes Information

Our mission is to provide companion animals and skilled companion dogs, obtained from shelters and/or rescues, who might otherwise be euthanized, free of charge to active duty military personnel, military veterans, and first-responders recovering from the physical and psychological challenges they during service to our country. C4H increases public awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other challenges confronting our country’s heroes; and rally's support for animal welfare and the adoption of shelter and/or rescue animals. C4H, formally (Pets to Vets) was started in 2009 by David Sharpe, a USAF veteran who was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression eight years after serving. Not understanding what he was experiencing, David twice put a loaded gun in his mouth to end his suffering. Both times, his adopted rescue dog Cheyenne saved his life – once by licking his ear and the other time by her presence alone. “My shelter dog is the sole reason why I am here today. Furthermore, my dog has allowed me to grow close relationships with my family and friends… and I believe other veterans can benefit from the same type of companionship.” Companions for Heroes is a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to bringing veterans, active military personnel and first responders together with last chance dogs and cats.